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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 282.92 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 282.92 and 139.72 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 282.92 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/282.92 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 282.92 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 39,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.58/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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